Hello Abdussamad,

If you decide to keep the existing DDR333 then any added memory should be of
the same speed, DDR333. Looking ahead to future upgrades, the DDR400 would
be the best choice overall. The D865GBF board supports dual-channel DDR400
memory so I would recommend an identical pair of DDR400 256 MB as a minimum.
More would be better. Keep in mind that the amount of memory should take
precedence over memory speed.

Sven Swanson, Sr.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Abdussamad Abdurrazzaq" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 9:53 AM
Subject: [PCBUILD] Which speed DDR RAM?


Hello

I want to upgrade my computer system by installing a 256mb module of DDR
RAM. My present system consists of a 2.4 ghz cpu, intel d865gbf mobo ,
and 256 mb kingston value ram ddr 333. THe  mobo supports ddr 400 memory
but I have installed only a ddr 333 module. The mobo has 2 pairs of
slots for memory( 4 in total for a max 4gb). Assumming that I wish to
keep this existing memory module should I purchase a ddr 333 ram module
or a ddr400 module? If I pair a ddr333 256mb module with the existing
one, will the mobo use dual channels to access memory or is it better to
buy a ddr 400 256 mb stick? Which option will give me better
performance?  Please help me make an informed decision.

Thank you in advance
Abdussamad

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